Multiple volcanoes around the world are exhibiting eruptive activity, ranging from growing lava domes to significant ash plumes, as of March 9, 2026. Activity has been reported in Russia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vanuatu, Guatemala, Ecuador, Peru, and other regions.
Volcanic Activity Summary – March 9, 2026
Shiveluch (Kamchatka) continues to experience an extrusive eruption, with a growing lava dome on its northwestern side. The dome has surpassed the height of Molodoy Shiveluch, reaching an altitude of approximately 2,400 meters above sea level, though no significant ash emissions have been observed.
Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines) is currently erupting, with a Volcanic Ash Advisory issued by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo.
Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia) is exhibiting explosive activity, with a volcanic ash plume reaching an estimated 7,000 feet (2,100 meters) altitude and moving east at 10 knots.
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia) also has a Volcanic Ash Advisory in effect, issued by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin.
Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia) experienced a powerful explosion today, generating a dense ash column rising approximately 1,600 meters above the summit. A 3 km exclusion zone is in place around the Verbeek Crater.
Aoba (Vanuatu) continues to show elevated eruptive activity, with ash plumes reaching about 13,000 feet (4,000 meters) and drifting west. The alert level for the volcano has been raised to Level 3.
Fuego (Guatemala) is experiencing ongoing explosive activity, with a volcanic ash plume reaching an estimated 14,000 feet (4,300 meters) altitude.
Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia) has a Volcanic Ash Advisory issued by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington.
Sangay (Ecuador) continues to exhibit explosive activity, with a volcanic ash plume rising to an estimated 20,000 feet (6,100 meters) altitude.
Reventador (Ecuador) experienced a strong explosion today, generating multiple pyroclastic flows and an ash column reaching 15,000 feet (4,600 meters).
Sabancaya (Peru) is exhibiting explosive activity, with a volcanic ash plume reaching an estimated 26,000 feet (7,900 meters) altitude and moving southwest.
Currently erupting:
Aoba (Vanuatu): ash-rich plumes continue (updated 9 Mar 2026)
Bagana (Bougainville Island, Papua New Guinea): new lava flow from summit (updated 17 Dec 2025)
Barren Island (Indian Ocean): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 22 Dec 2025)
Bezymianny (Kamchatka): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 27 Nov 2025)
Canlaon (Central Philippines): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 27 Feb 2026)
Copahue (Chile/Argentina): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 21 Oct 2024)
Dukono (Halmahera): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 27 Jun 2025)
Ebeko (Paramushir Island): Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report (updated 18 Jul 2024)
Erebus (Antarctica): active lava lake in summit crater (updated 8 Dec 2014)
Erta Ale (Danakil depression, Ethiopia): new summit depression likely related to Hayli Gubbi eruption (updated 26 Nov 2025)
Fuego (Guatemala): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 6 Jun 2025)
Home Reef (Tonga Islands): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 6 Feb 2026)
Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 4 Feb 2025)
Karangetang (Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 27 Jan 2026)
Karymsky (Kamchatka): Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report (updated 1 Sep 2024)
Kilauea (Hawai’i): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 24 Jan 2026)
Klyuchevskoy (Kamchatka): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 21 Oct 2025)
Krasheninnikov (Kamchatka, Russia): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 22 Jan 2026)
Lewotolo (Lesser Sunda Islands): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 24 Jan 2026)
Manam (Papua New Guinea): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 11 Sep 2025)
Marapi (Western Sumatra, Indonesia): eruption built up 5,300 ft ash column (updated 9 Mar 2026)
Masaya (Nicaragua): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 1 Dec 2025)
Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 18 Feb 2026)
Merapi (Central Java, Indonesia): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 1 Oct 2025)
Michael (South Sandwich Islands, UK): activity resumes; a thermal anomaly in the summit crater (updated 26 Oct 2023)
Nyamuragira (DRCongo): lava overflowed caldera rim and advances further northwest (updated 19 Jan 2026)
Nyiragongo (DRCongo): Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report (updated 17 Apr 2024)
Piton de la Fournaise (La Réunion): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 6 Mar 2026)
Planchón-Peteroa (Central Chile and Argentina): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 18 Nov 2025)
Popocatépetl (Central Mexico): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 22 Dec 2025)
Puracé (Colombia): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 30 Nov 2025)
Reventador (Ecuador): pyroclastic flows followed strong explosion today (updated 9 Mar 2026)
Sabancaya (Peru): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 14 Feb 2023)
Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 2 Jun 2025)
Sangay (Ecuador): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 9 Jul 2024)
Santiaguito (Guatemala): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 23 Oct 2024)
Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Volcanic Ash Advisory (updated 25 Nov 2025)
Shiveluch (Kamchatka): actively growing new lava dome (updated 9 Mar 2026)
Stromboli (Eolian Islands, Italy): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 25 Feb 2026)
Suwanose-jima (Ryukyu Islands): Smithsonian Daily Volcanic Activity Report (updated 12 Jan 2024)
Tinakula (Santa Cruz Islands, Solomon Islands): eruption continues with lava flows from summit vent (updated 22 Mar 2024)
Yasur (Tanna Island, Vanuatu): Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report (updated 12 Oct 2023)
Discover more from Archyworldys
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
